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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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